Womans Wilderness Weekends
River & Land
Women’s Wilderness
Women’s Wilderness Adventure
River Wye | Hancock’s Meadow Farm
Step away from screens, schedules, and everyday demands.
Join us on the River Wye for a powerful weekend of paddleboarding, wild skills, nourishing food, and deep connection.
This small-group women’s adventure is designed to help you reconnect — with nature, with movement, and with yourself.
Step away from screens, schedules, and everyday demands to reconnect with nature, movement, and community. This immersive women’s wilderness experience blends paddleboarding, wild skills, conservation, nourishing food, and rest — all held within a supportive, empowering environment.
Designed for women seeking space, challenge, connection, and renewal, this small-group adventure offers time to slow down, learn new skills, and rediscover confidence in the outdoors.
Dates & Timings
Camp & Connect
Spend the evening wild camping under the stars, choosing either quiet personal space or shared camaraderie.
You’ll learn traditional outdoor skills including:
*Fire lighting and fire safety
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Outdoor cooking
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Wood skills
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Fold and hide leather workshop
Evenings are spent sharing stories, laughter, and food cooked over an open fire — reconnecting with nature, simplicity, and community.
Basecamp: Hancock’s Meadow Farm
Set in the heart of Herefordshire, Hancock’s Meadow Farm provides both the setting and the nourishment for the adventure.
With rich pastures meeting the River Wye, the farm champions sustainable agriculture, raising Shropshire sheep and Berkshire pigs, tending long-established orchards, and producing handcrafted cheese on site.
All meals reflect this ethos — local, seasonal, and simply cooked over fire.
Sunday Morning: Mindful Movement
Close the experience with a grounding and energising mindful movement session in nature.
What to expect:
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45-minute guided session -
Suitable for all fitness levels
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Focus on breath, mobility, and gentle strength
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Modifications provided
A chance to reflect, restore, and leave feeling centred and strong.
What’s Included
One-night, two-day Women’s Wilderness Adventure
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All meals provided from Saturday lunch to Sunday full cooked breakfast
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Catering for all dietary requirements (please notify in advance)
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Saturday arrive 9am
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Saturday 10.30am Guided paddleboarding session with a qualified British Canoeing coach
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Saturday afternoon bushcraft session and outdoor cooking
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Optional wild swim evening dip.
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Wild camping experience
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Sunday morning outdoor group breakfast cooking over an open fire.
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mindful movement session by the river
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pack up and leave Sunday after mindfully movement
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Two experienced Wye Knot Community guides on site throughout
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Small-group, supportive environment
Once booked, full details will be shared via a dedicated WhatsApp group for updates, kit lists, questions, and final logistics.
Plus: Curated Goodie Bag (Worth £40)
Each participant will receive a thoughtfully curated goodie bag to take home, including:
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One bottle of cider produced at Hancock’s Meadow Farm -
One signed book by Rose Sales, founder of Wye Knot Community
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One Wye Knot Community soap band gift box
What’s Included
One-night, two-day Women’s Wilderness Adventure
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All meals provided from Saturday lunch to Sunday full cooked breakfast
-
Catering for all dietary requirements (please notify in advance)
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Saturday arrive 9am
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Saturday 10.30am Guided paddleboarding session with a qualified British Canoeing coach
-
Saturday afternoon bushcraft session and outdoor cooking
-
Optional wild swim evening dip.
-
Wild camping experience
-
Sunday morning outdoor group breakfast cooking over an open fire.
-
mindful movement session by the river
-
pack up and leave Sunday after mindfully movement
-
Two experienced Wye Knot Community guides on site throughout
-
Small-group, supportive environment
Once booked, full details will be shared via a dedicated WhatsApp group for updates, kit lists, questions, and final logistics.
Plus: Curated Goodie Bag (Worth £40)
Each participant will receive a thoughtfully curated goodie bag to take home, including:
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One bottle of cider produced at Hancock’s Meadow Farm -
One signed book by Rose Sales, founder of Wye Knot Community
-
One Wye Knot Community soap band gift box
What’s Included
One-night, two-day Women’s Wilderness Adventure
-
All meals provided from Saturday lunch to Sunday full cooked breakfast
-
Catering for all dietary requirements (please notify in advance)
-
Saturday arrive 9am
-
Saturday 10.30am Guided paddleboarding session with a qualified British Canoeing coach
-
Saturday afternoon bushcraft session and outdoor cooking
-
Optional wild swim evening dip.
-
Wild camping experience
-
Sunday morning outdoor group breakfast cooking over an open fire.
-
mindful movement session by the river
-
pack up and leave Sunday after mindfully movement
-
Two experienced Wye Knot Community guides on site throughout
-
Small-group, supportive environment
Once booked, full details will be shared via a dedicated WhatsApp group for updates, kit lists, questions, and final logistics.
Plus: Curated Goodie Bag (Worth £40)
Each participant will receive a thoughtfully curated goodie bag to take home, including:
-
One bottle of cider produced at Hancock’s Meadow Farm -
One signed book by Rose Sales, founder of Wye Knot Community
-
One Wye Knot Community soap band gift box
Activities
All activities are optional, except paddleboarding, which is a core part of the experience.
In the event of dangerous weather warnings, paddleboarding will be adapted for safety. If necessary, the session may move from the river to a nearby lake. This would only occur in exceptional circumstances and always with participant safety as the priority.
Paddleboarding & River Lunch
Develop stand-up paddleboarding skills while journeying along the River Wye, surrounded by the stunning Herefordshire landscape.
Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch on the river, prepared by Hancock’s Meadow Farm, while learning about local wildlife, river ecology, and conservation.
Camp & Connect
Spend the evening wild camping under the stars, choosing either quiet personal space or shared camaraderie.
You’ll learn traditional outdoor skills including:
*Fire lighting and fire safety
-
Outdoor cooking
-
Wood skills
-
Fold and hide leather workshop
Evenings are spent sharing stories, laughter, and food cooked over an open fire — reconnecting with nature, simplicity, and community.
Basecamp: Hancock’s Meadow Farm
Set in the heart of Herefordshire, Hancock’s Meadow Farm provides both the setting and the nourishment for the adventure.
With rich pastures meeting the River Wye, the farm champions sustainable agriculture, raising Shropshire sheep and Berkshire pigs, tending long-established orchards, and producing handcrafted cheese on site.
All meals reflect this ethos — local, seasonal, and simply cooked over fire.
Sunday Morning: Mindful Movement
Close the experience with a grounding and energising mindful movement session in nature.
What to expect:
*45-minute guided session
-
Suitable for all fitness levels
-
Movement to music, mobility, and gentle strength
-
Modifications provided
A chance to reflect, restore, and leave feeling centred and strong.
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Safety & Equipment
*All participants must wear a buoyancy aid and waist leash (provided)
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You are welcome to bring your own buoyancy aid if preferred
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If you wish to bring your own paddleboard, please notify us in advance
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Instructors carry spare equipment and a full first aid kit
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Shared dry bags provided for lunch and river essentials
Water Confidence & Physical Requirements
This adventure is designed to be supportive and accessible. You do not need to be super fit, and no prior paddleboarding or camping experience is required.
For safety and comfort, participants should:
• Feel comfortable around water
• Be willing to wear a buoyancy aid and waist leash at all times during water-based activities (mandatory)
• Be able to walk approximately 200 metres across uneven ground
• Be able to carry a paddleboard for around 50 metres (with guidance and support if needed)
• Be able to carry their own personal kit from parking to camp (assistance available if required)
If you have any concerns about water confidence or physical ability, please contact us before booking — we’re always happy to talk things through.
A full safety briefing will be given before entering the water.
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What You Need to Bring
Sleeping & Camp
*Sleeping bag (or duvet and pillow)
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Roll mat (please let us know if you need one)
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Toiletries
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Headtorch or torch
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Camp chair (optional)
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Hot water bottle (optional)
Clothing
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Comfortable clothes for camp
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Warm pyjamas
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Insulating layer (fleece or insulated jacket)
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Waterproof jacket
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Extra warm socks
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Sun hat
River & Paddleboarding
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Swimsuit or rash vest
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Water shoes or old trainers (will get wet)
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Sturdy shoes, boots, or wellies (thistles near river access)
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Wetsuit (highly recommended — the river will be cold)
Please let us know in advance if you need to hire one -
Spare clothes (especially if paddling in base layers)
Food & Essentials
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Outdoor cup or mug
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Reusable water bottle (2L recommended)
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Empty lunchbox
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Snacks (optional)
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Sunscreen
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Insect repellent (optional)
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Any medication you require
Optional Extras
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Power bank (no electricity at camp)
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Phone charger
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Phone in a waterproof case
Parking & Arrival
Parking is available nearby
Approximately a 10-minute walk from parking to the campsite
Please be able to carry your own kit (assistance available if needed)Fitness Levels & Accessibility
These weekends are designed to be welcoming and inclusive — you do not need to be highly fit or experienced to take part. What matters most is a willingness to show up, take part, and care for your own wellbeing.
Participants do need to be able to walk approximately 400 metres from the car park to the campsite. If you require assistance with your kit, we are able to help — for example, by carrying a bag — so please let us know in advance.
On Saturday, we will spend up to five hours on the river, so you should feel comfortable being outdoors for an extended period and prepared for exposure to the natural elements during that time.
All activities are delivered at a supportive pace, with guidance throughout. If you have any questions around accessibility or physical ability, please get in touch so we can discuss your needs ahead of the weekend.
Meeting point:
A large American-style barn by the road marks the meeting location.
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Postcode: HR2 6NN
(This postcode may take you past the farm — please follow signage and look for the barn) -
what3words: dunk.rising.mile
Mobile signal is limited near the farm but improves at the campsite.
Washing Facilities
This experience stays close to nature:
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Long-drop compost toilet
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Fresh water for washing hands and face
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No showers on site
Please bring anything you personally need to feel comfortable.
Meet the team
Rose Sales
Founder, Wye Knot Community | Forest School Leader & Paddleboarding Coach
Rose Sales is the founder of Wye Knot Community and an experienced outdoor educator, Forest School leader, and paddleboarding coach. She has spent years creating inclusive, empowering outdoor experiences for women, families, schools, and communities.
Her work blends wilderness skills, confidence-building, teamwork, and environmental awareness, helping people reconnect with nature while discovering their own resilience. Rose leads sessions in fire lighting, wood skills, shelter building, and paddleboarding, creating a supportive and encouraging space for women of all backgrounds and experience levels.
Her approach is grounded in care, safety, and empowerment — ensuring every participant feels supported, challenged, and inspired throughout the adventure.
Louise Looper
Survival & Expedition Coach
Louise Looper is a highly experienced survival and outdoor expedition coach with over 22 years of service working with the RAF. Throughout her career, she has led and supported expeditions in challenging environments, bringing a calm, professional, and highly skilled approach to outdoor leadership.
Specialising in survival skills, expedition planning, and leadership under pressure, Louise’s depth of knowledge and supportive coaching style make her an invaluable guide on Wye Knot Community’s Women’s Wilderness Adventures.
Her presence offers both reassurance and inspiration, demonstrating what is possible through skill, preparation, and confidence built over a lifetime of outdoor leadership.
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Looking Ahead to 2027
Want to make this your own adventure?
If you’re looking for something completely different for a birthday, celebration, girls’ weekend or special occasion, our Women’s Wilderness Weekend could be just what you’re looking for.
Group bookings for 2027 are now available to enquire about. We can work with you to create an adventure around your group and your needs.
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We’ll also be releasing our 2027 public small-group weekends, perfect if you’re travelling solo, with a friend, or as a small group and want to meet new people, try something completely different and share an unforgettable adventure.
Interested in booking?
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Please enquire to book a 2027 group weekend or register your interest in our upcoming public dates.
Come on your own, bring a friend, or bring the whole gang — this is definitely not your average weekend away!
